Solange Knowles staged a rally in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday (14Jul13) to express her outrage after a man accused of murdering tragic Florida teenager Trayvon Martin was acquitted. Neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman claimed he shot 17-year-old Martin in self-defence in February, 2012, and on Saturday (13Jul13) a jury acquitted him of second-degree murder.
Several famous faces, including Rihanna and Nicki Minaj, took to their Twitter.com pages to complain about the verdict, while Beyonce even held a minute of silence during her Saturday night (13Jul13) concert in Nashville, Tennessee in honour of Martin.
A day later, Beyonce's sister Solange took to the streets of New York City to stage a protest.
The singer attended a rally outside Borough Hall in Brooklyn and held a plaque quoting Malcolm X's famous words: "I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it's for or against."
Hundreds turned out to back Knowles, and she later took to her Twitter.com page to thank them for their efforts.
In a series of posts, she writes, "Thank you to everyone who came out to support Bklyn (Brooklyn) 4 (for) Trayvon rally! This was just a start to a long journey of justice and equality! Seeing & gathering with people today/tonight all for the same fight helped to restore my faith in humanity."
Meanwhile, Jamie Foxx, who led a candle-lit vigil in New York to remember Martin on the one-year anniversary of his death, has taken to his Twitter page to reach out to the teenager's family.
In a post, he writes, "I want to wrap my arms around Trayvon's parents and family during this emotional time. Trayvon will live in our hearts forever. We will make sure that he did not die in vain."

The grandson of Malcolm X has been laid to rest. Malcolm Shabazz was beaten to death in Mexico in the early hours of 9 May (13) following an alleged dispute with employees at The Palace Club over an excessive bill.
The 28 year old was buried at the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York, on Tuesday (21May13) - just two days after what would have been civil rights leader Malcolm X's 88th birthday.
The sombre ceremony was attended by his mother Qubilah, close friends and relatives, as well as R&B singer Jaheim, who met Shabazz at a youth rally and performed an a capella rendition of his song I Miss You (For Moms) in his pal's memory.
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with his death, and two other men are currently being sought for questioning by police. An investigation is ongoing.

Two men have been arrested in Mexico in connection with the killing of Malcolm X's grandson. Reports emerged last week (begs06May) Malcolm Shabazz had been beaten to death in Mexico City in the early hours of Thursday morning (09May13), and now police have made a breakthrough in the case after taking David Hernandez Cruz and Manuel Alejandro Perez de Jesus into custody on suspicion of aggravated robbery and homicide.
Both men worked as waiters at The Palace Club, where the 29 year old sustained fatal injuries to his skull, jaw and ribs following an alleged dispute over an excessive bill. He died from blunt-force trauma at the Balbuena General Hospital.
Two other bar employees are also being sought for questioning. The investigation is ongoing.
The tragic civil rights icon's grandson has been in and out of the headlines since he was a young child - he was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and second-degree arson when he was 12 for starting the fire that killed Malcolm X's widow, Betty Shabazz, in 1997. He served four years at a juvenile detention centre for the crime.
As of Monday (13May13), Shabazz's body remained at a city morgue as officials work out plans to have it returned to the United States.
A statement from his family reads, "To all who knew him, he offered kindness, encouragement and hope for a better tomorrow. Although his bright light and boundless potential are gone from this life, we are grateful that he now rests in peace in the arms of his grandparents and the safety of God."

Civil rights icon Malcolm X's grandson has been killed in Mexico, according to reports. Malcolm Shabazz, 28, was reported dead in Mexico City by U.S. authorities on Thursday (09May13), according to family friend, author Terrie M. Williams.
On her Facebook.com page, she writes, "I'm confirming, per US Embassy, on behalf of the family, the tragic death of Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of Malcolm X. Statement from family to come."
The United States Consular Service says it is "aware of the death of a U.S. citizen in Mexico City".
Details of Shabazz's death are not immediately clear as WENN goes to press, but reports suggest he was killed during an attempted robbery.
Shabazz, the son of Malcolm X's daughter, Qubilah Shabazz, hit the headlines as a 12 year old in 1997 when he pleaded guilty to setting the house fire which killed his grandmother, his iconic grandfather's widow Betty Shabazz. He was sentenced to 18-months in a juvenile detention centre.

During a visit to the U.K. talk show The Jonathan Ross Show, Sir Ian McKellen made a very important announcement about some X-Men: Days Of Future Past casting. Well, sort of. As it turns out, the thespian will be playing the role of wedding officiant for his co-star and good friend Sir Patrick Stewart's upcoming real-life nuptials to jazz singer Sunny Ozell. "I’m going to marry Patrick,” McKellen said to the sounds of laughter from the audience, quickly adding, “How else do you put that? I’m going to officiate at his wedding.”
While McKellen won't be wearing his Gandalf robe (bummer), he did say he'd be wearing something he "bought in India that was rather fetching. You mustn’t upstage the bride.” Good man.
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McKellen is no stranger to being a master of ceremonies at weddings (the actor revealed on the show that he once presided over "two guys having a civil partnership. I was crying my eyes out") and Stewart is no stranger to weddings either (this will mark his third marriage) but the two can rely on their X-Men flicks to help them out with their big speeches.
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Using some choice lines from their respective characters Magneto and Professor X from X-Men, X2, and X-Men: The Last Stand, we came up with some words of wisdom either Stewart or McKellen can use on the big day. Try not to get all misty-eyed on us:
"Magnificent, isn't she? /Give me a chance. I might be able to help you find some answers. I'm looking for hope... I will bring you hope, old friend..." (1)
"You are a god among insects. Never let anyone tell you different." (2)
"Do you remember when we first met? Do you know what I saw when I looked at you?... And you're here because I need you... I only know that great sacrifice will be required." (3)
[KEY - 1: X-Men; 2: X2; 3: X-Men: Last Stand]
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But if that doesn't work out, we recommend Stewart sing his vows:
Also, we couldn't help but wonder: instead of a groom's side and bride's side, will this blessed event be split up by humans and mutants? Either way, our nerd hearts are fluttering with joy over this story.
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He's done it again! Ever since X-Men: Days of Future Past director Bryan Singer took it upon himself to be his own movie’s publicist, he has revealed many new castings via his Twitter. Friday was no exception, as Singer posted a photo of a production office wall of actors' headshots with the caption, "3 #Oscars, 6 #GoldenGlobes, 1 #BAFTA, 2 #Emmys, 2 #Tonys, 5 #Oliviers, 1 #Ceaser - Now let's blow s**t up! #XMEN."
Along with the previously reported castings, Singer’s photo revealed three new names joining the film – well, more accurately two new names and one returning. Fan Bingbing, a Chinese actress best known for Double Exposure will be playing the teleporting mutant Blink. Daniel Cudmore is reprising his role as Colossus from X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand. Boo Boo Stewart, best known for his role in The Twilight Saga, also joins the cast.
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Bingbing, Stewart, and Cudmore join previously cast Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, Nicholas Hoult, Anna Paquin, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Peter Dinklage, Omar Sy, and Halle Berry.
Check out the full photo below to get a glimpse of our new X-Men!
X-Men: Days of Future Past hits theaters July 18, 2014.
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Well, that happened sooner than I thought. Sam and Dean have apparently called a shaky but legit truce for the time being. I know that not all has been forgiven, or forgotten, but the brothers are back together on Supernatural. How in the world did that happen in just one episode? Let's take a look at the catalyst forcing Sam and Dean to call it quits on their war.
After Castiel brought news to the Winchesters that Crowley had kidnapped "Heaven's most adorable angel" Samandiriel, or as Dean affectionately calls him, Alfie, and was causing the poor angel so much pain his screams were causing supernatural incidents, Dean knew he had to save him. But he didn't want Sam around. You see, Dean had driven all the way to where Sam was hiding out after seeing Amelia with Don to apologize for sending that fake 911 text, but also to explain his reasons behind it. Benny was in trouble because Sam and Martin (RIP) wouldn't let him be. Dean had to do something! But Sam was furious that Dean had exploited his feelings that way, and refused to even talk about it. Dean left, officially done with Sammy.
From that point on, Dean was determined to solve the Samandiriel problem without Sam. He was convinced that he could save the day with Cas and Kevin Tran. Cas saw beyond Dean's blinders, and knowing how important it was to save Samandiriel (since Naomi was in a panic about it), he went and got Sam involved anyway. Turns out all the brothers needed to do was simply spray paint big X's over the angel ward symbols so Cas could do his angel thang. They were just a bit too late: after the demon Viggo shoved enough spikes into Samandiriel's brain to figure out the factory settings of an angel, Samandiriel let slip that not only is there a demon tablet that tells how to seal the gates of Hell forever with all the demons locked inside, but there is also an angel tablet! Whoah. As Crowley oh-so-eloquently put it: Holy mother of sin! Now we know why Naomi wanted to get Samandiriel out of there so badly. I have a feeling the rest of the season will be a race between the angels and demons trying to figure out their tablets first, effectively locking their competition out of earth. I honestly don't think either side should win: demons should definitely be locked in Hell, but as we've been learning on Supernatural, angels aren't so great either. Sam and Dean should focus on acquiring both tablets.
Cas got Samandiriel out of there, but Naomi worked some serious manipulation on Cas - including some flashbacks where we got to see how she's been controlling Cas: lobotomies! My goodness, poor Cas. I would be cowering in a corner if those memories came flooding back to me as well - and forced Cas to kill Samandiriel. Wow. Sam and Dean didn't buy Cas's explanation that he had to kill Alfie because he had been "compromised" and there you have it: the catalyst that brought the brothers back together. It's not like when Cas went evil and worked with Crowley, though. Sam and Dean know something is wrong and they want to help out their angel friend.
Unfortunately, the only way this truce can last if both brothers give up their "other lives" and fully commit to this live with both feet in. That meant Sam had to say good bye to Amelia for good (after one more romp in the sack) and Dean had to cut all ties with Benny. Too bad this came at a time when Benny needed Dean the most: he was having some blood issues, and while we didn't the full story, it was obvious Benny was in some serious trouble. I have a feeling this won't be the last time we see Benny, and Dean is going to regret severing all forms of communication with his friend.
Am I the only one who thought after seeing Dean break up with Benny that we would see Sam go back to Amelia, abandoning his brother? I literally wrote in my notes: Nooooo Dean broke up with Benny but Sam broke up with Dean! Thank goodness we then saw Sam sit down next to Dean on the couch with a beer, ready to watch some TV. The Winchesters are back together! Both brothers have finally understood they need to be hunting, and they can never have normal lives when others need saving. They've both tried to have one foot in both worlds, and we've seen how that never works out.
As usual, Cas had the best lines of tonight's episode, even when suffering major psychological trauma. You see, Cas has realized that in needing to be a hunter, you actually have to talk to people. He's not so good at that...
Explaining Dean's joke: "That’s a metaphor."
About Dean: "That’s his serious face, yes."
To Kevin Tran and his terrible goattee: "You look horrible." Agreed! Shave that off your face now, please.
And the winner of the night, Cas speaking in Dean's gruff, low voice: "I need both of you as you would say, to stow your crap, can you do that?" He got that impression down perfectly.
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Administrators allegedly owe $2,447 (£1,529) to bosses at Manhattan Mini Storage in Inwood, New York after reportedly failing to pay a series of bills, dating back to December (11).
Officials have been given until 20 August (12) to settle the debt, but attorney L. Londell McMillan insists the debt is a "non-issue" and claims the matter is under control.
He tells the New York Post, "The notices were going to the wrong party. It's a non-issue. The administrator who handles (the bills) was out of the country. The storage (facility) is being paid. There is nothing valuable to the estate in (the storage unit). Those things are in various intellectual property holdings, and would not be in mini-storage... All is well, there's no issue."
The iconic civil rights activist was shot dead in 1965, aged 39.

La la la laaaaa. While Daria would sooner be caught dead than mentioned in the same breath as the likes of Heidi Montag and Lauren Conrad (Quinn, on the other hand, would probably be thrilled) she's going to have deal with being in their company. At least for a few weeks this summer.
MTV announced today that they will launch a block of retro programming, called "Retro Mania," which includes their classic cartoon Daria, as well the network's reality television staples/reason for Spencer Pratt being a thing in the universe, Laguna Beach and The Hills. Kicking off on Monday, June 25 and running until Friday August 3 fans will get to relive some of their old favorites on weekday mornings from 9 AM EST to 12 PM EST. In other words, you'd better start crafting some better excuses for coming in late to work other than "But, it was the one where Whitney trips!"
From June 25 to June 29 MTV will re-air the first two seasons of Laguna Beach in its entirety, then from July 2 to July 27 the network will show all of The Hills again. To cleanse that palate, late 90s staple Daria Morgendorffer will bring her dry sense of humor back when MTV airs their favorite episodes from the beloved animated series from July 30 to August 3.
In addition to the classic eps from these series, "Retro Mania" will feature guest appearances and commentary from the likes of Stephanie Pratt, Audrina Patridge, Stephen Colletti, and Lo Bosworth, among others.
Following their revival of Beavis and Butt-head (from whence Daria came, if you'll recall) and piggybacking off TeenNick's wildly successful 2011 venture into retro programming The 90s Are All That, which featured a lineup of nostalgic favorites like All That, Doug, and Clarissa Explains It All, hopefully MTV will continue to bring back some even older favorites. Here's some MTV classics we here at Hollywood.com would love to see return:
- Singled Out: Gen X's answer to The Dating Game was one of the rare game shows that you both wanted to watch for hours on end and actually appear on. (Who can say that about The Bachelor?) Plus, a spectacularly goofy Jenny McCarthy and a pre-Nerdist Chris Hardwick!
- Yo! MTV Raps: If only to show youths, 'See, in our day, music meant something!' And we really just want to see all those gigantic, old school hip hop outfits.
- The Ben Stiller Show: Like Freaks and Geeks, The Ben Stiller Show was a comedy gem canceled after one brilliant season. It's high time for this generation to see who the pre-Night at the Museum/Tower Heist/Madagascar Stiller is.
- Buzzkill: Before there was Jackass or Punk'd, there was Buzzkill. Kids, watch it. But, please, don't try this at home.
- The Grind: If only to calm our worries about the whereabouts of Eric Nies.
Which shows would you like to see MTV bring back? Share in the comments section below.
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It's impossible to leave one midnight screening of a superhero movie without hearing some costumed fan boy tsking, "Well, that's not how it was in the comic book!" Sometimes that is a really annoying criticism. After all, we have to keep in mind that screenwriters have to re-imagine broad material for the big screen and take shortcuts to filter a lot of story into a less-than-two-hour movie. Still, there are some liberties that have been taken with our favorite caped crusaders over the years that are completely inexcusable. Here are nine cardinal sins filmmakers committed adapting comics into movies.
NEXT: was a very good and very enjoyable super hero movie. One of my favorites, in fact. However, everything about it is completely opposite from the comic book, except for the initial friendship between Professor X and Magneto before they became rivals. Actually, most of the characters in the movie were introduced in more recent years than in the past when the action takes place. And Moira MacTaggert wasn't a CIA agent, but a scientist who was also Prof. X's lover. That's just one of many quibbles the die-hards will have. Still, I can't wait for the sequel.

Synopsis

A family emerges from years of government training to enter their roles as undercover spies living in suburbia. There, they try to keep their secret agent work from clashing too much with the neighbors.